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The patent EP2955518 was granted to Biomrieux Deutschland on Jan 26, 2022. The application was filed on Jun 12, 2014 under application number EP14172151A. The patent is currently recorded with a legal status of "Patent Maintained As Amended".

Patent oppositions filed by competitors challenge the validity of a granted patent. These oppositions are typically based on claims of prior art, lack of novelty, or non-obviousness. They are a key part of the process for determining a patent's strength and enforceability.
| Company | Opposition Date | Representative | Opposition Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| PFIZER | Feb 13, 2020 | WEICKMANN & WEICKMANN PARTMBB | WITHDRAWN |
Patent citations refer to prior patents cited during different phases such as opposition or international search.
| Citation Phase | Publication Number |
|---|---|
| OPPOSITION | EP0322786 |
| OPPOSITION | GB425216 |
| OPPOSITION | US2010028857 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011003976 |
| OPPOSITION | US2011053188 |
| SEARCH | EP0308239 |
| SEARCH | US2010028857 |
The dossier documents provide a comprehensive record of the patent's prosecution history - including filings, correspondence, and decisions made by patent offices - and are crucial for understanding the patent's legal journey and any challenges it may have faced during examination.
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